country-music
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Cover of the Day: Sugarland – “Tony” (Patty Griffin cover)
This post has little to do with the 2025 music scene and everything to do with a cover done exceptionally well. Seven years ago Sugarland went on tour in support of their album Bigger and drew crowds by the thousands.… Continue reading
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OneRPM + Huff Co. Sign Maoli
As country music continues to expand its reach and welcome in performers of all races, gender identities and ethnicities, it should be no surprise that the South Pacific community should enter the mix. OneRPM and Huff Co. have announced the… Continue reading
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NewSong Music Announces 2024 Finalists
The 2024 New Song Music Performance + Songwriting Competition has announced its finalists. They include the following: Eliza Edens (Brooklyn, NY)Paula Boggs (Seattle, WA)RO Shapiro (Los Altos, CA)Rai Omri (Carbondale, CO)Admiral Radio (Columbia, SC)Erika Lewis (Asheville, NC)Marcus Fetch (Birmingham, AL)Lindsay… Continue reading
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Chris Young Signs To New Label
Country music chart-topper Chris Young has announced a major career shift. After 18 years and nine studio albums with Sony Music Nashville‘s RCA Records, the “Young Love + Saturday Nights” singer has signed with Black River Entertainment (BRE). The label… Continue reading
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Concert For Carolina Adds More Artists, Adds Livestream
Due to overwhelming demand, the now-sold out Concert for Carolina has added a slew of new artists. Headliners Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings and James Taylor are now joined by Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, Bailey Zimmerman, The Avett Brothers,… Continue reading
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Marcus King Announces Winter Dates, New Singles and Hurricane Relief Merch
South Carolina-based singer-songwriter Marcus King has announced a winter acoustic duo tour featuring accompanist Drew Smithers. In announcing the tourdates King said the following: “After thinking more about the two wonderful shows at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, we decided… Continue reading
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Kelly Willis Readies What I Deserve’s 25th Anniversary Vinyl Release
Texas-based singer-songwriter Kelly Willis announced earlier this week that her near masterpiece album What I Deserve will be re-released this October via Omnivore Recordings. The 25th anniversary expanded edition is due on the 25th of October and will be available… Continue reading
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Kip Moore Signs With Virgin Music Group, Readies New Single
Multi-platinum country singer-songwriter Kip Moore has partnered with Virgin Music Group, signaling a new chapter in his career. In addition to the new deal with Virgin Music Group Moore has also released “Live Here to Work” his first new song… Continue reading
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Album of the Day: George Strait – Cowboys and Dreamers
While mainstream country continues its strange metamorphosis, stalwarts like George Strait are still recording albums that remain rooted in traditional country’s values: fiddle, steel guitar and a tinge of western swing. Strait’s last two studio albums, 2016’s Cold Beer Conversation… Continue reading
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Blake Shelton Announces 2025 Tour
Fresh off his newly inked Las Vegas residency announcement, Oklahoma native son Blake Shelton has announced the Friends and Heroes 2025 Tour. The tour so far has a dozen dates inked and features openers Craig Morgan, Deana Carter, Trace Adkins… Continue reading
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